Effective Date: July 9, 2026
The Mid Carolina Reporter (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Information submitted through contact forms
• News tips, comments, photos, videos, or other content you submit
You should only submit information that you have the right to share.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Date and time of your visit
• Referring website
• General location based on your IP address
This information helps us improve website performance and understand how visitors use our site.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Operate and secure the website
• Remember user preferences
• Measure website traffic and performance
• Improve the user experience
• Support advertising, where applicable
For more information, please review our Cookie Policy.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
• Respond to inquiries and news tips
• Improve our website and content
• Monitor website performance and security
• Send newsletters or updates if you subscribe
• Detect fraud or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations
Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers who help operate our website, including website hosting providers, analytics services, email newsletter providers, advertising partners, and security providers.
We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services such as:
• Website analytics providers
• Advertising networks
• Social media platforms
• Embedded video or multimedia services
These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmitting or storing information over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to remove it.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Opt out of certain marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information on our website.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to newsletters or other communications, you may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact The Mid Carolina Reporter through the contact information provided on our website.